University-Industry AI in Manufacturing: Temple University and PA-based Demco Automation are teaming up on a DCED-funded project to use AI-assisted tools to redesign robotic manufacturing cells, with credit-bearing labs meant to speed up automation for smaller manufacturers and build a workforce pipeline. Research Autonomy Boost: Gujarat University became the first Gujarat state university to receive UGC Category II graded autonomy, easing approvals for new programs, research expansion, and more international collaboration. Public Health Lab Investment: Canada is moving ahead with a $267M medical countermeasures laboratory in Winnipeg (next to the National Microbiology Laboratory) to speed vaccine, therapy, and diagnostic development for future outbreaks. Hepatitis Screening in Hospitals: UK hospitals are expanding opt-out hepatitis B and C testing in emergency departments, aiming to catch undiagnosed cases earlier and support elimination goals. Student Success and Support: Pace University joined the FirstGen Forward Network, highlighting first-generation student resources; meanwhile, new sleep research links better grades from middle school through university. Education Policy Data Gap: A report urges NAEP to publish outcomes by family structure, arguing the current omission limits how well policymakers can target support. AI and Learning Reality Check: A study finds people struggle to tell AI-written stories from human ones, even when AI stories score higher on appeal. Health Research Funding: UAMS reported a record $44.1M raised for education, research, and care.